exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Synonyms of excitingnext
: producing excitement
excitingly adverb

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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In addition to making fans’ wallets happier, the chain shared exciting condiment news, too. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026 Read on to learn about the exciting changes to be implemented this year. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026 Thrift shops are such exciting places because of the limited stock. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026 The freezer aisle is about to look a lot more exciting thanks to Little Debbie. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exciting

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly adverb

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